Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
Luke Jones
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
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Lamar Jackson sits out first post-bye practice as Ravens welcome others back to field
Luke Jones
The star quarterback hasn’t practiced or played in a game since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Luke Jones
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Tavius Robinson out 6-8 weeks, Ronnie Stanley hoping to get ankle “healed up” during Ravens’ bye
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Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson suffered a fractured foot in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Luke Jones
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Jackson out again, but Ravens to welcome back three Pro Bowl players against Rams in Week 6
Luke Jones
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4.
Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Luke Jones
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
Jackson still sidelined, but Hamilton returns to practice as Ravens revamp safety group
Luke Jones
After sitting out the Week 5 loss to Houston, Kyle Hamilton practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Ravens shake up defense by trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman
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Making $13.25 million this season, Oweh had zero sacks and five quarterback hits in five games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
Luke Jones
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
Luke Jones
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 meeting with Houston
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson out, Baltimore must give Derrick Henry the ball early and often to knock off the Texans.
Ravens officially rule out Lamar Jackson, three defensive starters for Week 5 tilt with Houston
Luke Jones
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his hamstring in the 37-20 loss at Kansas City.
Hamilton adds to injury concerns for Ravens while others return to Thursday’s practice
Luke Jones
A day after popping up on the injury report with a groin injury, Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton was absent from practice.
Jackson headlines long list of Ravens’ practice absences as Rush prepares to fill in against Houston
Luke Jones
Should Lamar Jackson miss Sunday’s tilt because of a hamstring injury, Cooper Rush would start against the Texans in Week 5.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
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Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
As Jackson’s Week 5 status remains unclear, Ravens rule out Madubuike for remainder of season
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh said there was “no way” Lamar Jackson could have returned to Sunday’s game in Kansas City.
Benefit of doubt for Ravens wearing thin after latest clunker and batch of injuries in Kansas City
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It doesn’t matter how much the oddsmakers, football analytics community, and pundits fawned over this team’s potential entering 2025.
Ravens place defensive tackles Madubuike, Washington on injured reserve
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His long-term status due to a neck injury remains unclear, but two-time Pro Bowl selection Nnamdi Madubuike will miss at least the next four games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 showdown in Kansas City
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Will Kyle Hamilton and the Baltimore defense rebound after a poor Week 3 to avoid a 1-3 start to 2025?
Ravens list Stanley, Likely, Van Noy questionable for Week 4 clash with Kansas City
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Left tackle Ronnie Stanley logged only one limited practice this week while nursing an ankle issue.
Home finale brings hope from two members of Orioles’ young core
Luke Jones
A walk-off homer in Thursday’s comeback win put an exclamation point on Dylan Beavers’ first six weeks in the majors.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike for Week 4 trip to Kansas City
Luke Jones
Madubuike will miss a second straight game due to a neck injury, but his long-term status remains unclear.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Detroit
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Luke Jones offers his purple musings on a humbling loss for Baltimore on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey and a banged-up defense will have their hands full against an explosive Detroit offense.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, whose long-term status remains unclear
Luke Jones
Baltimore also ruled out Kyle Van Noy, Isaiah Likely, and Pat Ricard for Monday night’s tilt with Detroit.
Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Luke Jones
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
Isaiah Likely still considering “long game” as he moves closer to return for Ravens
Luke Jones
The fourth-year tight end underwent surgery for a fracture in his left foot on Aug. 1.
Wiggins, Madubuike sit out practice as Ravens prepare for Monday night clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Coming off a strong Week 2 performance, cornerback Nate Wiggins missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Luke Jones
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Luke Jones
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Luke Jones
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
Luke Jones
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
Lamar Jackson sits out first post-bye practice as Ravens welcome others back to field
Luke Jones
The star quarterback hasn’t practiced or played in a game since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Luke Jones
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Tavius Robinson out 6-8 weeks, Ronnie Stanley hoping to get ankle “healed up” during Ravens’ bye
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson suffered a fractured foot in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Luke Jones
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Jackson out again, but Ravens to welcome back three Pro Bowl players against Rams in Week 6
Luke Jones
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4.
Will Sunday be Orr’s last stand as Ravens defensive coordinator?
Luke Jones
Second-year coordinator Zach Orr is under fire with Baltimore off to its worst defensive start in franchise history.
Jackson still sidelined, but Hamilton returns to practice as Ravens revamp safety group
Luke Jones
After sitting out the Week 5 loss to Houston, Kyle Hamilton practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Ravens shake up defense by trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman
Luke Jones
Making $13.25 million this season, Oweh had zero sacks and five quarterback hits in five games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
Luke Jones
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
Luke Jones
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 meeting with Houston
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson out, Baltimore must give Derrick Henry the ball early and often to knock off the Texans.
Ravens officially rule out Lamar Jackson, three defensive starters for Week 5 tilt with Houston
Luke Jones
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his hamstring in the 37-20 loss at Kansas City.
Hamilton adds to injury concerns for Ravens while others return to Thursday’s practice
Luke Jones
A day after popping up on the injury report with a groin injury, Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton was absent from practice.
Jackson headlines long list of Ravens’ practice absences as Rush prepares to fill in against Houston
Luke Jones
Should Lamar Jackson miss Sunday’s tilt because of a hamstring injury, Cooper Rush would start against the Texans in Week 5.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Luke Jones
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
As Jackson’s Week 5 status remains unclear, Ravens rule out Madubuike for remainder of season
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh said there was “no way” Lamar Jackson could have returned to Sunday’s game in Kansas City.
Benefit of doubt for Ravens wearing thin after latest clunker and batch of injuries in Kansas City
Luke Jones
It doesn’t matter how much the oddsmakers, football analytics community, and pundits fawned over this team’s potential entering 2025.
Ravens place defensive tackles Madubuike, Washington on injured reserve
Luke Jones
His long-term status due to a neck injury remains unclear, but two-time Pro Bowl selection Nnamdi Madubuike will miss at least the next four games.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 showdown in Kansas City
Luke Jones
Will Kyle Hamilton and the Baltimore defense rebound after a poor Week 3 to avoid a 1-3 start to 2025?
Ravens list Stanley, Likely, Van Noy questionable for Week 4 clash with Kansas City
Luke Jones
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley logged only one limited practice this week while nursing an ankle issue.
Home finale brings hope from two members of Orioles’ young core
Luke Jones
A walk-off homer in Thursday’s comeback win put an exclamation point on Dylan Beavers’ first six weeks in the majors.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike for Week 4 trip to Kansas City
Luke Jones
Madubuike will miss a second straight game due to a neck injury, but his long-term status remains unclear.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings on a humbling loss for Baltimore on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey and a banged-up defense will have their hands full against an explosive Detroit offense.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, whose long-term status remains unclear
Luke Jones
Baltimore also ruled out Kyle Van Noy, Isaiah Likely, and Pat Ricard for Monday night’s tilt with Detroit.
Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Luke Jones
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
Isaiah Likely still considering “long game” as he moves closer to return for Ravens
Luke Jones
The fourth-year tight end underwent surgery for a fracture in his left foot on Aug. 1.
Wiggins, Madubuike sit out practice as Ravens prepare for Monday night clash with Detroit
Luke Jones
Coming off a strong Week 2 performance, cornerback Nate Wiggins missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Luke Jones
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Luke Jones
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Luke Jones
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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